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Life Hacks Using Micellar Water You Need to Know About!

7 April, 2016 - 09:44pm by - First Lady | 23 Comments

Article by BR Natalie

Safe to say, 2015 was the Year of Micellar.  The beauty world went gaga for this magical cleansing water.  Last year's trial team for Garnier's Micellar Cleansing Water was one of our hottest of the year - everyone wanted to try it!

But unlike a lot of trends, Micellar is here to stay.  Take Garnier's Micellar Cleansing Water for example - almost 400 people have reviewed it and it holds an average rating of 4.3/5!  Many members have made the switch, from cleansing creams, foams and gels to cleansing water. 

One of the really cool things about the Garnier Micellar out of all the other micellars on the market, is the hefty size of the bottle.  400mls, which is enough for 200 cleanses!  For $15!  It's such an economical buy that you can get creative and use it in other ways than just a cleanser.  Here's some cool uses we've discovered for Micellar Water, other than cleansing your face and removing your makeup!

Make-up Tidy-up - dip a cotton bud in some Micellar Water to tidy your lipstick line, sharpen your eyeliner flicks or remove mascara smudges.  I've even used it on a cotton pad to tone down clown blusher!

Body cleansing - Barefoot in Summer? Or do you get grubby feet from your overworn ballet pumps? (no judgement here!) Or maybe you head out with the girls straight from work?  Micellar Water on a paper towel is great for cleaning dirty feet, freshening armpits, or just a general good clean when you can't grab a shower!  

Cleaning tools - Forget buying a separate brush shampoo, use Micellar to clean your make up brushes.  It's quick, easy and doesn't need rinsing!  Swirl your brushes in a cup of Micellar Water, use a face cloth to remove excess product and leave to dry!

Remove falsies - Garnier's Micellar Water is suitable for removing eye makeup.  Hold a soaked cotton pad to your (closed!) eye for a few seconds, before easily removing your falsies!

Keeping your make up on - yeap, you read that right!  Ever noticed how sometimes moisturiser seems to leave your makeup sliding down your face?  Using a hydrating cleanser like Micellar Water (containing glycerin) means you can hydrate your skin but skip the moisturiser.  A great tip for special occasion makeup!

 

Are you a Micellar Water fan?  Do you use it for things other than cleansing your face?  Share your tips below!

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15th June, 2017

I didnt know you could use this to clean makeup brushes, pretty cool, love how it has many uses and it saves buying these extra products, so your saving some dollars too.

29th April, 2016

Definatly a great buy product as it benefits ne when using make up fixing liner and lipstick marks and just perfect and handy to have around when needing it at those anoying koments of fixing hair and makeup

25th April, 2016

I use it to remove hairdye from my hairline/face/ears so that it doesn't stain; works a treat!

25th April, 2016

I seriously need to purchase some of this Micellar water. Great idea to clean make up brushes with it.

9th April, 2016

I've heard of the brush trick before and have used it for eye makeup smudges but I had never thought about feet cleaning or under the arms!

9th April, 2016

Mucellar water is great for tidying up makeup mistakes, e.g mascara on eyelids.

9th April, 2016

Going to have to try this, sounds great!

9th April, 2016

Hmmm I don't think micellar water would cut it for a grubby foundation brush. Micellar wipes are easier for body cleansing than putting some on a paper towel (and more portable), or else just regular baby wipes.

9th April, 2016

I am a HUGE fan of the Micellar water, I purchased a bottle 2 weeks ago and I cant believe it took me this long to try it. These all sound great and I agree with the eyelash remover, I will try the other uses for it especially the one for feet :)

9th April, 2016

I love these hacks! I've been using it to clean my brushes for ages & it's brilliant with eye make up! I love the feet idea! Will be using that one!

8th April, 2016

Love micellar water non avasive and so diverse. I've just got the oily skin Garnier Micellar water which is said to mattify skin and clear pores I loved a sample of Dermologica micellar but the one that I can get is for sale at.Japan mart for $50 granted.it's a huge bottle I'll be sticking with Garnier and it's affordable price

8th April, 2016

I'm already doing the makeup tidy up one but I'm going to try micellar water as a spot cleaner for my brushes after Chikoboo mentioned it in an earlier article this week. I'm also going to give it a try for the falsies but lash glue is always a nightmare to remove so not sure how well it'll work but boy am I hoping it works a dream!

8th April, 2016

Interesting. One day I'll have to get round to trying it.

8th April, 2016

I just recently bought it after heard so many thing about it. So many uses I didn't know that. Thanks BR. I'll try.

8th April, 2016

I love these life hacks but unfortunately Micellar Water makes me break out something wicked. My skin stings and ends up in rashes after prolonged use. I may try the feet one though hehe

SooziesWorld
8th April, 2016

Yes, the only part of my body that I would use it on is my feet, lol. Hideous stuff.

Shana_Banana84
8th April, 2016

Lol i totes agree

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